Sub-Saharan Africa emerging as hotbed of illicit wildlife trade — UNODC report

Africa accounts for a staggering 19% of all seizures of illegal wildlife materials worldwide, with virtually all of the seizures having been made in the sub-Saharan subregion, according to the latest World Wildlife Crime Report 2024. In terms of global trade flows, a majority of seizures — 44% of all records — between 2015–2021 was […]

Libyan Presidential Council commends Moroccan King’s major role in settling Libyan conflict

The deputy president of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdullah Allafi, has commended the “major role” played by King Mohammed VI in the settlement of the Libyan conflict. “The efforts of H.M. King Mohammed VI and his support for the consensus project between all Libyan parties since 2014 have led to the signing of the Skhirat […]

Morocco-France Business Forum: French Flag Flying in Laayoune

Some 150 French business leaders flocked to Laayoune to take part in the third Morocco-France Business Forum opened Saturday in the Sahara major city, with the aim to create an efficient, dynamic and content-rich meeting space between Moroccan and French economic operators. Several French participants vowed from the start to further develop their investments in […]